Minutes of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies in the State of New York
William Moore and Christopher Lake were brought before 1778 Apr. 16. this Board on suspicion of having been with the Enemy and no Positive proof appearing either as to their having been there, or that their going at large might be dangerous to
the State -- Therefore Resolved That they be permitted to return to their usual place of abode upon entring into Recognizance with Surety for their future good behaviour and appearance Monthly before any of the Commissioners in this County or sooner if required -- They were accordingly bound as follows -- Viz 1
William Moore. . . .in £100 Christopher Lake, .in 100 John Johnson of Hosick their Bail 100
Jonathan Brown and John Wiltsie charged the same, as above, were also permitted to return to their usual Places of abode as the last abovementiond
Jonathan Brown was bound in.. £100 Caleb Brown his Bail in.. 100 John Wiltsie was bound in. . 100 Abner Pease his Bail in. 100 All of Phillips Town John Scott, Adam Johnson, Peter Johnson, William Brisbin and Rowland Perry were brought before this Board for having remained on their Habitations when General [ 8] Burgoyne penetrated into the County, and it appearing to this Board that the said Persons above named, had not the means wherewith to move their Families and effects, and they having previous to that time, and since Burgoynes Captivity evinced their friendliness to the Cause of America -- Ordered Thereupon That they be permitted to return to